I am a West Point graduate who served proudly in the U.S. Army for over 8 years and a combat veteran having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. My current role is that of Director of Operations with Kinder Morgan. I know the success of any industry depends on the people and their development in which I excel at. I bring over 14 years of direct leadership, managerial experience and consultation for projects up to $100 million and commanding over 130 Soldiers in Afghanistan. I hire, evaluate and retain talent. However, it is just as important to develop these individuals and teams to achieve their maximum potential. Through my ability to utilize emotional intelligence, I identify what drives and motivates people to accomplish a common goal and implement said development through individual and collective training, counseling, set goals and direct mentorship. I have a proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and reacting to crises in which I execute cost effective and proficient solutions for both.Successes include:- Consultation and commissioning of $100 million expansion project for Kinder Morgan which included over 2 million barrels of petroleum storage, the hiring and training of new and existing personnel on the assets, and formation of new policies and procedures for the assets.- Commander of 130 Soldiers across three Afghanistan provinces as well as simultaneously serving as a military advisor to the Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, Afghan Border Patrol and local Afghan Police forces in Khost Province.- Platoon Leader for an infantry platoon in Iraq while simultaneously serving as the Fire Support Officer, Executive Officer, Company Intelligence Officer, Pay Agent and Interpreter Manager. - Successfully coordinated and executed the movement of 100 vehicles and $180 million of equipment from Fort Drum, New York to Fort Polk, Louisiana to Afghanistan in a two month period with zero damages or losses.
Listed skills include Operational Planning, Military Experience, Military, Security Clearance, and 32 others.